Imphal, Nov. 1: 27 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organised “RUN FOR FUN” to commemorate NATIONAL UNITY DAY. The children of four schools from Ukhrul participated in the event along with troops of 27 Assam Riles. A total of 138 children participated in the said event with 36 girls and 98 boys. The schools participating in the event are Ukhrul Public School, Jesus Public School, Savio School and Assam Rifles Public School.
The run started from the Gandhi Chowk and culminated at Ukhrul COB. Prizes were
given to students standing 1st 2nd and 3rd. Seven consolation prizes were also given to students and the accompanying teachers as token of encouragement. The Company Commander of Ukhrul COB gave a short speech about Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel – Iron Man of India and the his work after independence in uniting the princely states into one country .
The students were informed about the ethos behind celebrating UNITY DAY on his birth anniversary. The event culminated with distribution of refreshments to the students.
Natl. Unity Day Organized by 27 Assam Rifles
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